By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 30, 2025 9:21 am Updated January 30, 2025 9:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Tag: Alberta Wildfires
Funding for Jasper housing rebuild ‘can’t be spent’ amid impasse: Alberta minister
Alberta’s social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the […]
‘Aging and vulnerable’ forests ignite plans for new fireguards in Alberta
As Canadians watch in horror at the tens of thousands of California homes being consumed by out-of-control wildfires, construction of a new fire guard in […]
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: Study
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 2, 2025 3:42 pm Updated January 2, 2025 3:44 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Fire-ravaged community of Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars […]
Federal employment minister to make announcement related to Jasper’s wildfire recovery
Canada’s minister of employment, workforce development and official languages is scheduled to speak in Jasper, Alta., on Thursday afternoon, where he is expected to make […]
Another record-breaking wildfire season comes to an end in Alberta
Alberta’s wildfire season has officially ended and 2024 was yet another record-breaking year. Alberta Wildfire was preparing for elevated fire activity from day one of […]
Edmonton MP Randy Boissonnault appointed to lead federal government’s effort to rebuild Jasper
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 9, 2024 1:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Employment Minister Randy […]
Jasper wildfire: Alberta minister urges improved unified command structure
Parliamentary hearings focused on this summer’s devastating wildfire in Jasper National Park continued on Monday where more discussions were had about what could potentially be […]
Kananaskis council planning fireguards to protect from wildfire threat
The Kananaskis Improvement District is planning to build fireguards to help shield area housing and infrastructure from wildfire in the region west of Calgary. Plans […]